New York Mets pitcher, Bartolo Colon got back on track in last night’s 7-1 domination of the Washington Nationals. Colon stated he battled through back issues during a great comeback performance against the same team who beat up on him a week prior. Big Sexy’s final line on the night stood with an impressive seven innings pitched, while allowing just one run. He gave up five hits,...
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The Mets (26-18) cruised to a 7-1 win over the Nationals (27-18) in the opening game of a three-game set in the nation’s capital. Bartolo Colon threw a gem for the Mets on the eve of his 43rd birthday. The Ageless One allowed 1 run on 5 hits in 7 quick innings, striking out 2 and walking 2 on 90 pitches. The game was delayed an hour due to rain. Once things got underway, the Mets looked...
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The Mets could look to acquire a replacement first baseman for the injured Lucas Duda, Assistant GM John Ricco told reporters before today’s game. “We’re not going to be able to replace Lucas Duda internally,” he said. The Mets brought up Ty Kelly before today’s game. Kelly, 27, is hitting .391/.478/.548 in Triple-A Las Vegas. He’s got a pair of home runs and 12...
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Zack Wheeler threw 10 fastballs off of the mound on Monday, his first time doing so since having Tommy John surgery before the 2015 season. (Rubin, Carig) Wheeler, the second of the Mets’ five stud pitching prospects (after Matt Harvey) to arrive in Flushing, went 18-16 with a 3.50 ERA, a 1.34 WHIP and 271 strikeouts in his first 285 big-league innings after being called up in the middle...
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Manager Terry Collins told reporters at Nationals Park that infielder Wilmer Flores will begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday. Flores, 24, was placed on the 15-day disabled list on May 12 with a strained left hamstring. The earliest he can be activated from the DL is next Friday. Flores will likely take over at first base for the injured Lucas Duda upon his return. Original Report – May 12...
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Utility infielder/outfielder Ty Kelly was officially added to the 40-man roster and is with the team and available to play tonight against the Washington National. Kelly, 27, will wear uniform No. 55, last worn be Kelly Johnson. To make room for Kelly, the Mets designated LHP Dario Alvarez for assignment. Original Report If Lucas Duda’s back injury becomes serious enough to warrant a trip...
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